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Chicago drivers: Be aware of these closures, events this weekend

From construction closures to festival closures to other events, there is a TON going on this weekend that will slow Chicagoans down on the roads. Here’s what you need to know:

KENNEDY CLOSURE

Friday 7/18, 10 p.m. to Monday 7/21, 5 a.m.

Kennedy Express lanes will be closed this weekend for continued work on the Ohio Bridge Project. In addition, the left lane will be blocked on the OB Kennedy from Jackson to Ogden. The ramp from Jackson to the OB Kennedy will also be blocked.

DAMEN CLOSURE

Saturday 7/19 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Damen blocked for a block from Churchill to Willow for work on the Bloomingdale Trail project

ALT: Western

WILLOWBROOK

Saturday 7/19 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

SB IL-83 approaching 63rd- Right lanes will be blocked for work. Expect delays.

BENSENVILLE

Saturday 7/19, 4 a.m. to Monday 7/21, 4 a.m.

Irving Park Rd blocked Mannheim to York for work on RR bridge. ALT: Higgins